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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 180.92 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 180.92 and 100.50 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 180.92 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/180.92 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 180.92 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 18,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182.46/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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